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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elex — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elevyn|Elexa
GreekBoy↓ Fading

Elex

EE-lek · 2 syllables

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Boy
#9209
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#9209
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#7402 in 2023
5yr change
-1807 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #9209 · Falling since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Elex

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9209

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1807 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
20 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
Greek RootModernShort FormStrongContemporaryUnisex-leaning2-syllableRareX-endingAlexander variant
Character
electric energydynamic innovationbold leadershipsharp intellect
STRONG
High confidence

Elex is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9209 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1807 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9209 · very rare
Elex at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men' from Greek alexein (to defend) and aner (man).
Language root:Greek · Modern English
Peak rank:#7402 in 2023
5yr change:-1807 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Alex◈Lex◈EzraEvexAxelSilex
Similar Style
Kai◈Zane◈Jax◈Milo◈FelixLevi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elex
IvyRiver◈Quinn◈Morgan◈Sage◈Rowan◈Asher◈Natalie
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→ Stable
Jax◈
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→ Stable
Milo◈
Latin · #120
→ Stable
Felix
Latin · #177
→ Stable
Levi
Hebrew · #12
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Elex · Overview
Summary

Elex is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9209 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Elex carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1807 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
elex.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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